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Further evidence of subphenotype association with systemic lupus erythematosus susceptibility loci: a European cases only study.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Alonso-Perez Elisa, Suarez-Gestal Marian, Calaza Manuel, Ordi-Ros Josep, Balada Eva, Bijl Marc, Papasteriades Chryssa, Carreira Patricia, Skopouli Fotini N, Witte Torsten, Endreffy Emöke, Marchini Maurizio, Migliaresi Sergio, Sebastiani Gian Domenico, Santos Maria Jose, Suarez Ana, Blanco Francisco J, Barizzone Nadia, Pullmann Rudolf, Ruzickova Sarka, Lauwerys Bernard R, Gomez-Reino Juan J, Gonzalez Antonio
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) shows a spectrum of clinical manifestations that complicate its diagnosis, treatment and research. This variability is likely related with environmental exposures and genetic factors among which known SLE susceptibility loci are prime candidates. The first published analyses seem to indicate that this is the case for some of them, but results are still inconclusive...
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